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Guts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickShifting Gears - Season 1 Finale EpisodeDan and I are chatting about his recent decision to leave dirt track racing and celebrating 21 years of marriage.I’ll be back with season 2 in September 20252025-06-2949 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickQ&A - Season 1 QuestionsI’m answering your questions and playing would you rather.2025-06-2237 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickGaslight NationUnpacking manipulation and narcissistic tendencies.2025-06-1521 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickI’m On The Struggle BusI’m just speaking from the heart and sharing about being not feeling myself lately.2025-06-0813 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickChatting with Dan - Funny Vacation StoriesDan and I are not lucky when it comes to taking vacations. We rarely get nice weather and some crazy thing usual happens.Walk down memory lane with us!2025-06-0155 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickTalking about the “I Was Honey Boo Boo” - Lifetime BiopicFrom glitz to grit, we explore the journey of Alana Thompson—better known as Honey Boo Boo—and her rise from pageant sensation to pop culture phenomenon.2025-05-2517 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickFour Wide and Wine with NicoleNicole and I are chatting about all things dirt racing and the awesome new platform she created to highlight the women in dirt racing called Four Wide and Wine.2025-05-1830 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickHERstory Part DeuxSharing more amazing stories about Canadian women.In this episode I am talking about:- Laura Secord- Clara Hughes- Angela James- Irma Lavasseur2025-05-1111 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickBook Lovers with CourtneyCourtney and I are chatting about what we are currently reading and some of our favs Here are the Amazon links to some of the books I chat about:https://www.amazon.ca/Happy-Hour-Racing-Edge-Book-ebook/dp/B007SWTY82https://www.amazon.ca/Cher-Memoir-Part-One/dp/0008355347https://www.amazon.ca/Perfect-Marriage-Jeneva-Rose/dp/B0D9KNGKKDhttps://www.amazon.ca/Hotter-Hamptons-Novel-Tinx/dp/1464245371https://www.amazon.ca/Asshole-Rule-Civilized-Workplace-Surviving/dp/04466982022025-05-0429 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickMind, Body & SoulFeeding your mind, body, and soul is essential for cultivating a balanced and fulfilling life. These three components are deeply interconnected, and nurturing them can enhance your overall well-being. 2025-04-3016 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickGuided Meditation - Mind, Body & SoulEnjoy this quick guided meditation2025-04-3006 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickE.T. Phone Home - New phone, who dis?Does extraterrestrial life exist? Exploring the work of Dr. Steven Greer, known alien encounters + UFO’s, USO’s and UAP’s2025-04-2321 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickMireille’s Journey with NarcolepsyMy sister Mireille is sharing her journey with Narcolepsy and how she is living her best life.Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that disrupts the brain's ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy often experience excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden "sleep attacks," and fragmented nighttime sleep. Other symptoms may include cataplexy (sudden muscle weakness triggered by emotions), sleep paralysis, and vivid hallucinations during sleep transitions.2025-04-201h 10Guts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickNatalia Grace - Curious Case / Good American FamilyA real-life story that delves into the bizarre and controversial adoption of Natalia Grace, a Ukrainian-born girl with a rare form of dwarfism called spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita. 2025-04-1630 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickLove Languages chat with my HubbyWe are diving into something that affects all of us—how we give and receive love.Understanding love languages can be transformative for relationships of all kinds—romantic, familial, and friendships.2025-04-1334 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickReceiving ComplimentsToday’s topic is something that might make you smile, blush or squirm: receiving compliments. Why does it feel so good - and sometimes so awkward?2025-04-0912 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickWeights, Waits and Woes with Brooke ThompsonBrooke and I chatting about her health journey, our experience with GLP-1’s and the stigmas associated with being over weight. 2025-04-061h 19Guts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickHerstory - Part 1I am talking about four remarkable Canadian women whose contributions have often been overlooked.-Charlotte Small- Dr. Vera Peters- Michaëlle Jean- Margaret Atwood2025-04-0209 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickMental Wellness with Katie Michaud, BSW, RSWKatie Michaud is the founder and driving force behind **New Mindset Therapy** and **New Mindset Holistic Health**. A seasoned trauma therapist specializing in **EMDR therapy**, Katie has dedicated her career to breaking down barriers in mental wellness. She leads a team of **14 highly skilled clinicians**, fostering an environment where both clients and therapists feel supported and empowered.  With a keen focus on **professional individuals who appear to "have it all"**, Katie understands that success on the surface does not always equate to inner fulfillment. Many of her clients struggle with symptoms that impact their self-esteem, relationships, a...2025-03-3033 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickRuby Franke Documentary - The Devil in the FamilyRecapping the Hulu documentary on the fall of Ruby Franke (YouTube Vlogger)“If you put your faith in the wrong hands you can lose everything” - Kevin Franke2025-03-2624 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickFireside Chat: The Joy of SolitudeJoin me in my first fireside chat. I’m sharing my love of solitude and taking time for yourself to recharge your battery.2025-03-2309 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickFireside Chat with Dan: The Grain BinDan and I are sitting by the fire in our grain bin and sharing some stories about when we bought this property, the love we have for our home and how we wound up with a grain bin gazebo.2025-03-2329 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickPerimenopause UnpluggedI’m breaking down what is perimenopause and what we can do to thrive through it.2025-03-1918 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickLive Your Best LifeI’m joined by Jenn Labelle who shares about her passion for music and concerts, her community, active lifestyle and living her best authentic life.2025-03-1628 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickBe Yourself“ Find out who you are and do it on purpose” - Dolly PartonI am talking about societal pressures, stereotypes, and the influence of social media. They all play a significant role in shaping how we perceive ourselves and interact with the world.2025-03-1225 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickOpportunities don’t just happen, you create themI am joined by Courtney Hanley to talk about professional development and career growth.2025-03-0930 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickI Will Always Love You - The passing of Carl DeanDolly Parton’s husband of 60 years passed away on March 3, 2025Their love  story is inspirational 💖2025-03-0404 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickAll you need is love and racing I am joined by my husband Dan Desnoyers (Prostock Driver - 64) and our good friend Justin Desrosiers  (Sportsman Driver - 29D) to talk about their passion for racing. Dirt track racing is such a thrilling and high-energy sport, and combining that with the challenges of balancing work and family makes for a rich and inspiring conversation.2025-03-0245 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickGabby Petito Netflix DocumentaryUnpacking the Gabby Petito Netflix documentary2025-03-0108 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickMy Mental Health Journey - OCD ya you know me2025-02-2316 minGuts, Grit & LipstickGuts, Grit & LipstickIntroduction2025-02-2301 min